Commercial Litigation Trial Attorney, Florida

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Tried Cases? We Want You in the First Chair. Commercial Trial Attorney, Florida.

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Salary: $250,000 - $300,000 per year

A bit about us:

Our client is a national, full-service business law firm with offices across the country, including a growing presence in Florida. It represents businesses, owners, and executives in high-stakes disputes, and its litigators are known for preparing every case as if it’s going to trial. The Firm is adding a proven trial lawyer to strengthen its Florida commercial litigation practice.

Why join us?

• Trial work. This role is built around a lawyer who wants to be in the courtroom trying cases.
• Open to varied backgrounds. Commercial litigation experience is preferred, but insurance defense attorneys, prosecutors, and public defenders with first-chair experience are encouraged to apply.
• A move to business disputes. It’s a strong opportunity for an experienced trial lawyer from government or insurance defense who wants to step into sophisticated commercial work.
• National platform, local impact. You’ll have the resources of a national firm and the autonomy of a close-knit Florida team.
• An entrepreneurial culture that rewards attorneys who take ownership of their cases and their clients.

Job Details

Responsibilities:

• Serve as first chair at trial in state and federal court

-Manage litigation from case assessment through discovery, dispositive motions, trial, and post-trial

• Take and defend depositions, argue motions, and handle evidentiary hearings
• Develop trial strategy and advise clients on litigation risk and resolution
• Mentor junior attorneys on trial preparation and courtroom advocacy

Qualifications:

• JD and active Florida Bar membership in good standing
• Demonstrated first-chair trial experience (required), from private practice, a prosecutor’s office, or a public defender’s office
• Commercial litigation background preferred; insurance defense backgrounds considered
• Strong courtroom presence, persuasive writing, and the ability to run cases independently

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